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San Simon Unified District (4172) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 97 students in San Simon Unified District (4172). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in San Simon Unified District (4172) have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
97 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Simon Unified District (4172), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
76%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
60%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
40%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,938 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,701 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,938
$14,457
Spending / Student
$26,701
$13,869
Best San Simon Unified District (4172) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Simon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2226 W. I-10 Business Loop
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Simon Unified District (4172)?
San Simon Unified District (4172) manages 1 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of San Simon Unified District (4172)?
San Simon Unified District (4172) is ranked #299 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Simon Unified District (4172)?
60% of San Simon Unified District (4172) students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Simon Unified District (4172)?
San Simon Unified District (4172) has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is San Simon Unified District (4172)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,701 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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